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Daily Cuts - S1E368: Psychological First Aid Training for SGSecure Responders

Our SGSecure responders are volunteers who are always on high alert to identify and offer help to people in distress. But how are we supporting them? 1,500 responders are getting training in psychological first aid over the next three years, with the goal of strengthening the community's ability to recover from a crisis. CNA938’s Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng speak with volunteer Ahmad Faritz Mohamed Hairudin, who is also Head of Religious Guidance and Community Development at Al-Falah Mosque. They also speak to Edwin Tan, Director of the SGSecure Programme Office at the Ministry of Home Affairs, to find out more. 

Daily Cuts - S1E185: How can we strengthen our social fabric and unity?

The 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer revealed that 44 percent of Singaporeans believe that the lack of civility and mutual respect today is the worst they have ever seen. Plus, 46 percent believe that the social fabric that has kept us together is now too weak to serve as a foundation for unity and common purpose. CNA938’s Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers speak with Grace Ann Chua, Co-Founder and CEO of Friendzone SG to find out what how we can do better as a society.

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Daily Cuts - S1E184: Who do Singaporeans trust?

The Edelman Trust Barometer, an annual global survey on trust and credibility, shines a light on how much we trust various institutions. CNA938’s Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers speak with Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University and former Nominated Member of Parliament to unpack the latest findings about who Singaporeans trust. 

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Daily Cuts - S1E183: Bridging Japanese and South Korean political ties

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Cheryl Goh speak with the National University of Singapore's Dr Lim Tai Wei about the significance of South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol's meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo.

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Daily Cuts - S1E182: Drive carefully to prevent tragedy

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Cheryl Goh speak with Bernard Tay, Chairman of the Singapore Road Safety Council, about the common causes behind careless driving and what motorists can do to prevent tragedy while on the roads.

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Daily Cuts - S1E181: Implications of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal

CNA938's Arnold Gay and Yasmin Jonkers speak with Alessio Patalano, Professor of War & Strategy in East Asia, King's College London about developments surrounding the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal. While Beijing has warned that the deal would lead to nuclear proliferation in the region, Australian foreign minister Penny Wong says the plan does not include attaining nuclear weapons.

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